Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 vs Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 against a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 at 23,2 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 at 23,0 ft. At 405 lbs and 502 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 and 300 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 carries 77 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelSD 237 I/O
ModelSD 2400 OB
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches14
Weight - Detail4,050 lbs. (1,839 kg) dry 4,414 lbs. (2,004 kg) wet
Weight - Detail3,735 lbs. Wet: 5,020 lbs
Weight - kg1837.05
Weight - kg2277.03
Weight - lbs.405
Weight - lbs.502
Length - Feet23.17
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches284
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeTri-Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,750 lbs